Matins of Great & Holy Friday

Great & Holy Friday, a photo by []Aaroneous Monk[] on Flickr.

An ancient liturgical hymn sung at the Matins service of Great & Holy Friday, here sung by Archbishop Job of Blessed Memory.

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Today is suspended on a tree He who suspended the earth upon the waters.
The King of the angels is decked with a crown of thorns.
He who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery.
He who freed Adam in the Jordan is slapped on the face.
The Bridegroom of the Church is affixed to the Cross with nails.
The Son of the Virgin is pierced by a spear.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
We worship Thy passion, O Christ.
Show us also Thy glorious resurrection.

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